The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Community Development office will be accepting sealed lump sum bids for entire Roofing, Siding, Window Replacement, Roof and Interior Insulation at 16226 Nay Ah Shing in Onamia, MN 56359. Bids will be due Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 3:00 PM. Bids received will be opened and qualified by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 10:00 AM.

A mandatory pre-bid site visit will be held: 2:30pm on (Wednesday) February 02, 2022 at 16226 Nay Ah Shing Drive Onamia, MN.

We encourage General Contractors to bring their roofing, siding, window or insulation subcontractors to this walk through if using subcontractors for material and labor.

General Notes:

1. It is the Contractors responsibility to identify any and all discrepancies in the scope of work, not meeting Industry Standards or that which is inconsistent with the International Residential Code (IRC), and Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe 2016 MLB Project Specification Book that supersedes previous additions.
2. All electrical wiring, apparatus and equipment for electric light, heat and power, technology circuits or systems shall comply with the rules of the Department of Commerce or the Department of Labor and Industry, as applicable, and be installed in conformity with accepted standards of construction for safety to life and property.
3. Contractor must reconnect all utilities, service panel or service feed. Also includes gas, propane. Include such equipment or materials identified in the pre-bid conference.
4. Contractor will secure all permits and fees.
5. Contractor is responsible for a thorough investigation of the scope of work.
6. Contractor will repair any damage to the property or structure created by the scope of work.
7. Contractor shall be responsible for all debris removal related to all work performed under this work scope.
8. NO WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED UNTIL ALL REQUIRED PERMITS HAVE BEEN ISSUED AND COPIES IN THE POSSESSION OF THE PROJECT COORDINATOR AND /OR MILLE LACS BAND BUILDING OFFICIAL.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WILL, TO THE GREATEST EXTENT FEASIBLE, GIVE PREFERENCE IN THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIAN-OWNED ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES.

Work Scope:

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL IN AN “A La Carte” or menu type proposal format as follows:

1. ROOFING:

A. Remove all existing roofing including the shingled portion of the roof and the metal portion. Include all dumpsters and dispose of properly. Provide and install new TIMBERLINE GAF ARCHITECTURAL shingled roof for the entire new roof including the area that was previously metal. Meet all state and local installation Codes.

B. Provide and install gutters and downspouts complete.

C. INCLUDE 20 sheets of exterior roof sheathing (Roof Decking). Provide the cost per sheet that include material and labor. Any unused sheathing from this (20) sheet allowance will be credited back out of the project total at the material and labor unit cost provided.

D. Include costs to remove and “roof over” the skylight opening with material and labor for this work.

2. VINYL SIDING: Demo and remove the existing siding. Provide the dumpsters required and the hauling costs. Provide and Install new Certainteed Monogram Horizontal vinyl siding – Color is “Clay” or “available color” approved by homeowner at time of project. This provided and installed new vinyl siding to be installed over existing where possible or new wood wall sheathing. All existing and new sheathing to be wrapped with WRB (weather resistive barrier). As part of VINYL SIDING cost; provide and install drip cap over all windows and doors. General Contractor to include all of the materials and labor for the aforementioned work. Provide and install all new fastening strips, J-Channel and Utility Trim.
   INCLUDE 40 SHEETS OF EXTERIOR SHEATHING IN BASE SIDING PRICE. Please, provide unit price per sheet for material and installation of exterior sheathing and the unused sheathing materials and labor costs will be credited back out of the project total.

3. WINDOWS AND DOORS. Remove all existing windows and exterior doors. Dispose of properly in contractor provided dumpsters. Provide and install all new windows and exterior doors with the required new framing lumber, waterproofing and required materials to complete the door and window replacements to meet state and local codes. Provide and install drip cap over all windows and doors. See MLBO Spec Book dated 2016 for window and door specifications. Windows are Thermo-Tech Classic Vinyl with vinyl frames complete.

4. Remove and dispose of damaged or wet existing attic insulation throughout the house. The Attic is readily available for inspection the day of the WALK THROUGH SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 2nd AT 2:30pm. Ensure that all pipe penetrations are correct and protected during the insulation installation. Make any and all repairs to piping and or venting as it passes through the attic space. Demo any existing attic chutes without installation stops. Replace the removed chutes with new and provide and install new venting with insulation stops at exterior walls. Provide and install Sprayfoam and or Blown-In Fiberglass Insulation in the attic space to meet R49.

5. Include and Allowance of $5,900.00 for unforeseen conditions as part of your RFP total.

Specified Product Substitutions: All proposed product substitutions must be approved by the Project Coordinator 5 days prior to bid. Any approved substitutions, will be made available to all bidders.

Contacts:
Interested bidders shall contact Jim Carpenter, Project Coordinator, at 320-532-7432 (office), 320-364-9865 (cell) or at james.carpenter@millelacsband.com to be included on the bidder’s list in the event that any addendums are issued for this project.

Mobilization:

1. The Contractor shall be capable of mobilizing his equipment and crews within seven days of the receipt of Notice to Proceed.
2. Contractor shall provide means and methods for all building phases of construction.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS FOR ANY REASON.